A long-held ambition: Peter Coolbear
At 71, Peter Coolbear is part of a growing community at TLC reconnecting with their creativity after long careers in other industries. We had a chat with the former plant scientist who has rediscovered his love for painting.
Posted on 16 Mar 2023[0] CommentsDay and Night: James Price
James Price joined The Learning Connexion in 2021, completing a Certificate in Creativity (Level 4). Since then his photography skills have flourished – he is now producing stunning images of the New Zealand countryside.
Posted on 08 Mar 2023[0] CommentsSleep Creatures: Tui McInnes
Tui McInnes is an artist using colour to create creatures that belong in the sleep paralysis dimension. We had a chat with the non-binary artist, who recently completed a New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4).
Posted on 23 Feb 2023[0] CommentsMatthew Kooistra: Stories of the Sun
Matthew Kooistra has found the perfect way to express his love for patterns – printmaking. It’s an artform that will be showcased in many of its fascinating possibilities when his first solo exhibition opens at the TLC Gallery in March.
Posted on 16 Feb 2023[0] CommentsShaun Robinson: There's no lottery ticket
Shaun Robinson is a Nelson-based artist who completed an Artist Residency at the Hidden Sculpture Garden and Gallery in Tapawera last year. TLC has been an integral part of Shaun's journey into the wonderful world of sculpture.
Posted on 31 Jan 2023[0] CommentsMacarena Bernal: Making Contemporary Treasures
A workshop on contemporary jewellery run by one of New Zealand’s most exciting visual artists – Macarena Bernal – is selling out ahead of Summer Skills this January.
Posted on 05 Jan 2023[0] CommentsTim Mills: teaching the secrets of leathercraft
Looking to treat yourself to a late Christmas gift? Only a few spots remain in Tim Mills’ Leathercraft Secrets workshop at The Learning Connexion in January.
Posted on 20 Dec 2022[0] CommentsJavier Murcia: Pushing the limits of sculpture
Javier Murcia is bringing his unique talents to The Learning Connexion for a week-long workshop in January, providing a rare opportunity to learn from an internationally renowned sculptor, who counts Sir Richard Taylor among his biggest fans.
Posted on 08 Dec 2022[0] CommentsBrendan Martin: Exploring my Internal World
"Art has always given me the opportunity to explore my internal world, TLC has given me the means to do this in a safe and creative way," says artist Brendan Martin.
Posted on 01 Nov 2022[0] CommentsRani Stigsdottir: Banshee The Valkyrie
We have a chat with TLC Jewellery tutor – and former student – Rani Stigsdottir about her creativity, love for worms, and growing jewellery practice.
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